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Transmission, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Make sure the alignment sleeves are installed in the engine flange.

-- Check the plate seating between the engine and the transmission. The plate must contact the engine along entire perimeter when pressing lightly against the engine using both hands. If it is above the engine, then it is not hooked into the cylinder block correctly.

-- Make sure the torque converter is installed correctly. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- Align the engine/transmission in its installation position. To do so, lift it just enough so that the transmission completely touches the subframe mount.

Replace all the bolts from the subframe mount.

-- Install the new bolts -arrows- first by hand.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Mount To Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
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-- The transmission can be aligned using the bolts by tightening the bolts -arrows-.

AWD Vehicles 

-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH 3.6L, 206 KW ENGINE .

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Attach the drive axles to the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust it. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the front wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 2.0L or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 3.6L .

-- Perform the basic setting. Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and then select "Perform basic setting" under Guided Functions  .

Tightening Specifications 

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